NATURE, SPORTS & Hands-On

Current opportunities:

Trades DaY

Saturday, January 31 from 10am-1pm at Wentworth Institute of Technology

Open to all students from grades 9-12

Try hands-on activites in different trades (carpentry, plumbing, electrician, demolition). Free Lunch Provided

Please sign up here and see Ms. Paquette or Ms. Mikayla in the Library for a permission slip!

Trades Day 2026_Final.pdf

Cannistraro HVAC / WElding Summer Camp

Deadline: March 13

Requirements: Grades 9-12. You do NOT need US work authorization to apply.

Description: This program is for current high school students who are enthusiastic about working with their hands and want to explore a career in the mechanical trades! Our program covers plumbing, HVAC, sheet metal and sprinkler fitting. Students can expect 5 jam packed days of hands-on fun that will give them a taste of what a career in the building trades has to offer.

Commitment/Pay: Free, one-week program. Monday June 22nd to Friday June 26th, from 7:30 AM to 3 PM at the fabrication facility located at 25 Fid Kennedy Ave in Boston.

Apply: https://www.hmse.org/locations/locations/boston.html

Please note: space in this program is limited, so applications are competitive. All applicants will be invited for a short Zoom interview after March 13, and we will make our selection for attendees from there.

BIKES NOT BOMBS - BIKE INSITUTE

Deadline: Depends on program

Requirements: Programs available for all ages

Description: In BNB’s Youth Programs, participants have the opportunity to learn everything from basic bike maintenance and city riding to all the skills needed to work as a bicycle mechanic. Maybe you’re someone who needs to learn how to ride, maybe you want to take home your very first bike, or maybe you’re an experienced rider; no matter who you are there is a BNB program for you. Check out the options at https://bikesnotbombs.org/youth and feel free to call, email or visit if you have any more questions.

Commitment/Pay: Depends on program - see website for more information

Apply: More information at https://bikesnotbombs.org/youth

BCYF Lifeguard Training

Deadline: As soon as possible

Requirements: Ages 16 and older, US work authorization (social security number) required

Description & Application: If you're interested in getting officially trained and certified as a lifeguard anytime in the year, you can visit this page to register for lifeguard training courses (age 15 and older or 16 and older - depending on the pool).

Angell Animal Hospital VOlunteering

Deadline: To be determined - contact them for more info

Requirements: Age 16 or older

Description: Angell Animal Medical Center is a fast-paced, 24 hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital. We are located at 350 S. Huntington Ave. in Boston, Massachusetts.

We are seeking dedicated volunteers who are interested in contributing to the daily operations of the Angell Animal Medical Center. This is a unique experience to become exposed to the field of animal medicine while assisting staff with various tasks.

Volunteer assignments may include the following:

Seeing how an animal hospital runs behind the scenes
Greeting, escorting, and engaging with hospital clients in our visiting hour program
Helping tackle our mountain of laundry
Cleaning cages, restocking food, and washing dishes in our inpatient wards
Participating in our comfort care program - an opportunity for our experienced volunteers to help comfort and sooth hospitalized pets in need of some companionship

Commitment: 6 month commitment, with shifts at least twice per month on a consistent schedule.

Apply: Click here

Kennedy Pool (Somerville) - lifeguard opportunity

Deadline: Currently hiring

Requirements: 16+, Comfortable swimming. (Please note: Possessing a current certification or being a swim team level swimmer is not necessary) US work authorization/social security number required

Description: They are looking for lifeguards, swim instructors, and a front desk attendant at the Kennedy Pool. They offer free training and American Red Cross lifeguard certification courses for hired employees. See flyer for more info.

Commitment/Cost: Multiple shifts available in the afternoon, evenings, and weekends:

- Mondays and Wednesdays afternoons/evenings

- Tuesdays and Thursdays afternoons/evenings

- Friday afternoons/evening

- Saturday morning/afternoon

- Tuesday mornings

- Thursday mornings

- Friday mornings

Must be able to get to the Kennedy School (near Porter Square) for shifts!

Apply: Interested students should send their resumes and a professional email to Stephanie Hudson (shudson@somervillema.gov)

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